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Jessica Carnal Obituary
MORTON - Jessica L. Carnal, 31, of Morton, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016.
She was born July 13, 1985, in Camp Pendleton, Calif., to Roger and Dena (Borcherding) Carnal.
Surviving are her son, Nicholas Montgomery of Morton; mother, Dena Carnal of Morton; three brothers, Jason (Katelynn) Carnal of Tremont; Michael Carnal and Branden Carnal of Mo.; maternal grandmother, Judy Borcherding of Morton; niece, Skylar Carnal of Tremont; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father in 2004; paternal grandparents and maternal grandfathers, Jim Kelso and Don Borcherding.
Jessica was an Association Member of the Pittsburgh Fire Department, Station 279, where she was a National Board Certified E.M.T.
She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.
Visitation will be held from 10-12 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery in Morton.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnson.com.
Memorials may be made to Morton Community Bank in care of Nicholas Montgomery Education Trust Fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tracey Presslor
July 27, 2016
My heart hurts for Nicholas and the family. A young soul gone too soon. God Bless you all.
Trish Browder
July 22, 2016
Dena, Judy and family - so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all.
Donald Montgomery St.
July 19, 2016
R.i.p.jess your Always will be in my heart
Katie Montgomery
July 19, 2016
RIP Jess you are in a better place now and you have no more pain. Nick will be taking of by the family from here on out. Say hi to my mother and my grandmother and grandfather when your up there.
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Beth ann Frazier
July 19, 2016
My codolenses to the family and friendsI'm so sorry for your loss
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